(Do not buy student grade oil colors – they are low on pigment and can be frustrating to paint with)

I like use Gamblin, Vasari, Rembrandt, Old Holland

Brushes - #2, #4, #6, – I like filberts – you might want a mix with some flat, and round– try some synthetic and natural hair brushes - if you are just starting buy a small collection be sure to include a few small detail brushes and expand as you discover your preferences – each artist has their own set of likes and dislikes

Rosemary Brushes – are wonderful brushes – you can get them online – they are very reasonably priced – I like their Ivories

Brush cleaner – Jack Richeson - Linseed oil studio soap

Galkyd Slow Dry – buy the smallest size – it dries out

Gamsol – or other odorless mineral spirits (not turpentine)

French easel (if traveling from out of state - I can provide you with an easel)